Welcome to the JCA News and Events page. Here you will find all news updates as well as post from the general blog and the KC (Kensington Clubs) Blog. Use the search function on the right side of the page to find news and posts about any particular category or key term that interests you.
JCA Blog / By JCA / January 2, 2026
Montgomery County Just Made Bus Rides Free—But Is This Transit Revolution Built to Last? by Dustin Fox for Fox Homes blog Fare-free public transportation is no longer a pipe dream. Montgomery County, Maryland, has made it real. As of this [July], residents can now ride all Ride On buses without paying a single cent. It’s …
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from NCOA AI scams use artificial intelligence tools to target consumers in very sophisticated and personalized ways. Unlike traditional scams, which tend to rely on generic or poorly executed tactics, AI allows criminals to create websites, emails, and impersonations that are startlingly authentic and believable. With AI, scammers can quickly launch fraud campaigns on a massive …
JCA Blog / By JCA / December 29, 2025
by Meeri Kim for the Washington Post Playing music, dancing, creating art — and even playing some types of video games — aren’t just immersive and emotionally rewarding. They may actually slow down brain aging, a new study suggests. By analyzing brain activity data, the researchers found that engaging in creative pursuits of all kinds is …
JCA Blog / By JCA / December 28, 2025
Job-search training that gets results When Evita Smedley was laid off from her nonprofit job, she had many doubts. It had been years since she last applied for a position, and at 63 years old, she wondered how difficult it would be. She remembered hearing about the Jewish Council for the Aging’s Career Gateway program, which offers …
Newsletters / By JCA / December 26, 2025
A Word From Shane JCA is Making a Meaningful Difference As 2025 draws to a close, we are reflecting on everything JCA accomplished and the lives we touched this year. We are deeply grateful for you, our community of volunteers, donors, and supporters. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in the life stories of …
JCA Blog / By JCA / December 26, 2025
by Howard Gleckman, for his blog When politicians use their favorite buzzword of the day, “affordability,” they most likely are talking about housing, insurance, or beef. But they also should be thinking about the costs of personal care for older adults and younger people with disabilities, which is becoming less affordable than ever. And one …
JCA Blog, Uncategorized / By JCA / December 26, 2025
By Kenneth Terrell, for AARP Study shows those age 50-plus are gaining ground on younger groups One key to getting a new job now is showing that you know your way around new technologies such as generative AI. An exclusive new report from LinkedIn and AARP reveals that workers ages 50 and older are keeping …
JCA Blog / By JCA / December 24, 2025
Kesher Cafe Provides Connection and Respite Dancing helps Brad get through the day. He and his parents always enjoyed the arts. At 68 years old and eight years after being diagnosed with Lewy body dementia (LBD), Brad still turns to the arts to find his happy space. He has been a member of JCA’s Samuel …
JCA Blog / By JCA / December 23, 2025
by Patti Davis for the New York Times In the photograph I’m sitting beside my father, a decorated Christmas tree behind us, as he looks at a picture book of horses. I had given it to him as a Christmas present, knowing that by his stage of Alzheimer’s disease, words got lost but images still …
adapted from the Freewill blog post by Charles A. Borek The recently passed sweeping tax reform package (known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) will reshape how Americans file their taxes. While the bill touches many aspects of the tax code, some of the most significant updates affect charitable giving. Whether you take the …
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